2012

Active L-band divider 1/4 N

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Active L-band divider 1/4 has N-type connectors, built-in amplifier and 1 input and 4 outputs

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KEY FEATURES:

  • frequency range: 950…2150 MHz
  • excellent isolation: 30 dB
  • gain: 0…1 dB
  • output power P1dB: 9dB

 

Main parameters:
Frequency range, MHz 950…2150
RF and interface parameters:
Numer of input connectors 1
Input connector type N (female)
Numer of output connectors 4
Output connector type N (female)
Connector resistance, Ohm 50
Isolation, dB 30
Gain, dB 0…1
Flatness, dB 3
Output power P1dB, dB 9
Input power P1dB, dB -10
Input return loss, dB -19
Output return loss, dB -20

 

Active L-band divider 1/4 N is a professional-grade RF power splitter engineered for broadband L-band signal distribution in satellite communication, broadcasting, and RF infrastructure systems. Operating across 950–2150 MHz, it ensures stable amplification, precise signal division, and minimal distortion, making it ideal for systems where accuracy, linearity, and clean amplitude characteristics are essential. This active L-band RF power divider delivers superior performance with 30 dB port-to-port isolation, allowing reliable multi-channel distribution without unwanted interference between outputs.

Designed for systems with demanding signal integrity requirements, the Active L-band divider 1/4 N features 0–1 dB gain, ensuring that signal levels remain stable after division, even in long-path distribution networks. Its precision-machined N-type connectors, low insertion characteristics, and robust 50-ohm impedance matching guarantee high-quality integration into professional L-band satellite, VSAT, GNSS, and terrestrial RF communication infrastructures. With flatness of 3 dB across the entire band, the divider provides predictable, highly stable amplitude response for multi-carrier environments.

High isolation for professional RF systems

This active L-band power divider provides excellent 30 dB port isolation, minimizing mutual interference between output channels and ensuring stable multi-path signal propagation. It is ideal for multi-carrier satellite broadcasting, complex RF distribution networks, or uplink systems where high isolation improves spectrum cleanliness and system reliability.

Stable gain and accurate L-band signal division

With 0–1 dB gain, this RF divider maintains signal integrity in long distribution chains, preventing attenuation and signal-to-noise degradation. The consistent flatness of 3 dB across the entire L-band ensures uniform distribution across all ports, supporting multi-channel signal transport with minimal amplitude ripple.

Precision 50-ohm N-type interface

Equipped with high-quality N-type female connectors (1 input, 4 outputs), the divider provides robust mechanical stability and optimal electrical matching for professional RF infrastructures. Its return loss values of −19 dB (input) and −20 dB (output) guarantee minimal reflections and reliable impedance continuity.

🛠️ Engineered for RF performance and reliability This active L-band power divider is optimized for high linearity, consistent gain, and clean amplitude characteristics across the full 950–2150 MHz band. Its professional design delivers stable operation in satellite ground stations, telecommunication nodes, and RF headend systems where accuracy and stability are critical.

🛒 Suitable for broadcast, teleport and satellite infrastructures The unit integrates seamlessly into L-band distribution networks, IF switching systems, uplink chains, and monitoring architectures. System integrators benefit from its stable parameters, low-loss construction, and ease of deployment in multi-channel RF environments.

📌 Key features

  • Active L-band RF power divider 1-to-4 (N-type connectors)

This RF splitter provides professional-grade active division of 950–2150 MHz signals using a stable 50-ohm N-type interface. It ensures consistent power distribution and high reliability for satellite broadcasting, IF distribution, and communication systems.

  • High-isolation L-band RF divider with 30 dB port separation

Its impressive 30 dB isolation minimizes cross-interference between channels, ensuring proper signal integrity in multi-carrier and multi-path architectures. This protects downstream receivers and maintains system linearity in complex deployments.

  • Low-gain, low-loss L-band active splitter (0–1 dB gain)

Engineered for stable output levels, the unit compensates for splitting losses, supporting long cable runs and multi-module distribution. The low-noise, low-distortion design provides clean signal amplification while preserving original spectrum characteristics.

  • Precision amplitude response with 3 dB flatness

The divider maintains a uniform amplitude-frequency characteristic, enabling accurate distribution of broadband signals. This makes it ideal for systems requiring predictable, consistent amplitude behavior across a wide operating bandwidth.

  • Excellent return loss for input and output ports

With an input return loss of −19 dB and output return loss of −20 dB, the device ensures minimal signal reflections and optimal impedance continuity. Such performance contributes to improved system efficiency and reduced standing wave ratio issues.

⚙️ Main functions

  • Active broadband L-band RF signal distribution

The divider performs 1-to-4 active splitting of L-band signals in the 950–2150 MHz range with 0–1 dB gain, maintaining nearly constant signal level across all outputs. This allows you to compensate splitting losses and preserve link budget even in long distribution chains. Clean, broadband behavior makes it suitable for multi-carrier and wideband satellite IF applications.

  • Signal isolation and interference mitigation between outputs

With 30 dB isolation between channels, the active L-band RF power divider effectively suppresses crosstalk and inter-channel interference. This ensures that changes in load or reflections on one output have minimal impact on the others. As a result, multi-receiver or multi-demodulator systems remain stable and predictable under varying operating conditions.

  • Output linearity and P1dB performance for multi-carrier operation

The 9 dB output P1dB rating provides sufficient linearity margin for typical L-band IF levels in satellite and broadcast systems. This helps to avoid compression and intermodulation when several carriers are present simultaneously. In dense IF chains, this function ensures that downstream receivers and analyzers see a clean, undistorted signal.

  • Impedance matching and low-reflection RF performance

With 50 Ohm N-type connectors and return loss of −19 dB at the input and −20 dB at the outputs, the divider maintains excellent impedance matching. This reduces standing waves and minimizes insertion-related distortion across the operating band. The result is a more efficient RF path with predictable gain and phase behavior.

🧩 Applications

  • Satellite communication and IF distribution systems

The active L-band power divider is ideal for splitting satellite IF signals from a single modem, demodulator, or receiver chain to multiple monitoring or processing paths. It is well-suited for VSAT hubs, teleports, and satellite earth stations where several devices must share the same L-band feed. Stable gain and high isolation ensure consistent IF distribution in complex uplink and downlink infrastructures.

  • Broadcasting headends and RF contribution networks

In digital and analog headend environments, the divider can distribute L-band feeds from IRDs, modulators, or receivers to parallel processing, encoding, or measurement equipment. High isolation and controlled flatness support multi-channel broadcast workflows with tight level tolerances. This makes the unit a good choice for professional TV uplink platforms and contribution networks.

  • RF monitoring, test benches and laboratory measurement setups

The active L-band splitter is well-suited for routing one reference RF source to multiple spectrum analyzers, receivers, or monitoring devices. Its low return loss and controlled gain response help maintain measurement accuracy and repeatability. Laboratories, integration sites, and QA environments can rely on it for consistent, low-noise signal distribution.

  • Redundant and multi-path communication architectures

In systems with redundancy switching, backup receivers, or parallel signal paths, the divider provides a stable and isolated way to feed several branches from a single L-band source. This improves system resilience without requiring multiple dedicated RF outputs. Teleports and carrier-grade networks benefit from simplified architecture and reduced hardware duplication.

💡 Why you should buy from us❓

  • 1.5 years warranty
  • 7 years after-sales support
  • Remote support team of engineers
  • Discount program for regular customers 🎁

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